BOOK REVIEW - And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational Memoir by Natasha Pryde Trujillo Ph.D.
Book Title: And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational Memoir by Natasha Pryde Trujillo Ph.D.
Category: Adult Non-Fiction 18 yrs +, 285 pages
Genre: Multigenerational Memoir
Publisher: Violet Echoes Press
Release date: April, 2024
Content Rating: PG-13: discusses trauma, near-death experiences, grief
And She Was Never the Same Again by Natasha Pryde
Trujillo, Ph.D., is a deeply moving and evocative memoir that delves into the
complexities of family, identity, and resilience across generations. Trujillo
masterfully intertwines her personal journey with the stories of the women in
her family, offering a poignant exploration of how their experiences have
shaped her life and identity.
The memoir revolves around the lives of multiple generations
of women, each grappling with their own challenges and societal expectations.
Trujillo’s narrative is both intimate and expansive, capturing the essence of
each woman’s struggle and triumph while also reflecting on the broader cultural
and historical contexts that influenced their lives. The writing style is rich
with emotion and insight, drawing me into the heart of her family’s legacy.
My favorite part of the memoir is its candid exploration of
difficult themes, including trauma, mental health, and the enduring impact of
generational wounds. Trujillo does not shy away from the harsh realities her
family faced, while highlighting the strength and resilience that allowed them
to persevere. This juxtaposition of pain and hope gives the memoir a powerful,
redemptive quality.
Reading this book was timely for me. Having recently lost my
mom, I’ve been thinking a lot about her life as well as her story/prospective
as I remember the happy memories we created, read through her medical records,
and sorted her personal effects. I feel like I’ve come to know my mom on
another level and am beginning to understand the generational effects. Because of
this, the book resonated with me deeply and I found myself understanding my
grandmother (her mother) on a deeper level. Understanding the familial dynamics
is coming full circle in my mind and is helping me process my grief.
"And She Was Never the Same Again" is not just a family history; it is a testament to the enduring bonds between generations and the ways in which they shape us. Trujillo’s memoir is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of personal and collective history, offering both solace and inspiration. I highly recommend it!
And She Was Never the Same Again is about you. It is about your family and your friends, everyone you've ever met, and all the strangers you have yet to meet.
It takes you on a journey of gains and losses that stretch generations, cultures, identities, and decades of time. It awakens you to the inevitable and makes you look at things most people want to avoid seeing. It explores near-death experiences; medical, individual, and intergenerational trauma; the stigmatized death of a partner; perfectionism; athletics; first loves; and the gaping holes that become permanent fixtures within us when those we love the most die.
You will feel, you will learn, you will grown, and you will never be the same again.
Dr. Trujillo is a counseling and sport psychologist, consultant, educator, author, and human. Labels don’t make her better or worse-equipped to deal with inevitable grief throughout life. She’s passionate about the power of storytelling and wanted to illustrate nuanced ways we cope with grief. Like you, she’s had losses and decided risking vulnerability may encourage others to redefine relationships with loss to live more holistic and intentional lives. She hopes this limited collection of stories can build the realization that there’s no “right” way to grieve.
connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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